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System of Nil #2
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In the wake of destruction, a new order will be forged.
Despite his resounding victory over the dark king, game developer Nathan returns to a world still teetering on the brink of despair. His mission is simple in theory but daunting in scope. Nathan must resurrect the realms of light from the ashes, rekindling their last dying embers into a great empire that can dominate the world. It’s a titanic undertaking, but he believes it can be done.
Before any building can begin Nathan must first obliterate marauding armies of darkness plaguing the surviving cities, hunt down monstrous creatures, and delve into treacherous dungeons. It’s a dirty job and he can’t wait to get started. But Nathan should take note of something There’s another summoned interloper, and while Nathan’s been gone, his enemy has been busy.
Despite his resounding victory over the dark king, game developer Nathan returns to a world still teetering on the brink of despair. His mission is simple in theory but daunting in scope. Nathan must resurrect the realms of light from the ashes, rekindling their last dying embers into a great empire that can dominate the world. It’s a titanic undertaking, but he believes it can be done.
Before any building can begin Nathan must first obliterate marauding armies of darkness plaguing the surviving cities, hunt down monstrous creatures, and delve into treacherous dungeons. It’s a dirty job and he can’t wait to get started. But Nathan should take note of something There’s another summoned interloper, and while Nathan’s been gone, his enemy has been busy.
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Published February 29, 2024
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Tim Paulson
16 books12 followersI am Tim Paulson, writer of fantasy and science fiction.
I'm currently writing the Bone knight litRPG series. It's fun to revisit the game worlds I enjoyed when I was young. I grew up with Final Fantasy, Mechwarrior, Dragon warrior (known to many as Dungeon Quest), and X-COM. These games, along with a whole lot of movies and books, have informed what I think is cool: Impossible odds and grave decisions with monumental stakes.
Bone knight book nine, the finale for the series, is currently underway. After that is complete, I have a new litRPG series already planned that should come out in time for Christmas 2022.
Also: Audiobooks are on the way and a Boneknight RPG game is currently in development.
If you've enjoyed my books, please leave a review.
Thank you!
-Tim
I'm currently writing the Bone knight litRPG series. It's fun to revisit the game worlds I enjoyed when I was young. I grew up with Final Fantasy, Mechwarrior, Dragon warrior (known to many as Dungeon Quest), and X-COM. These games, along with a whole lot of movies and books, have informed what I think is cool: Impossible odds and grave decisions with monumental stakes.
Bone knight book nine, the finale for the series, is currently underway. After that is complete, I have a new litRPG series already planned that should come out in time for Christmas 2022.
Also: Audiobooks are on the way and a Boneknight RPG game is currently in development.
If you've enjoyed my books, please leave a review.
Thank you!
-Tim
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August 22, 2025
I loved the first book better. This seemed like it was all over the place. The blatant racism by the twat Ryan was unnecessary. Gross.
Not sure if I’ll continue with this series.
Not sure if I’ll continue with this series.
March 4, 2024
Book two
I waited quite some time for this one to come out.
It's not bad but honestly the MC is so overpowered that nothing really fazed him.
Couple of mistakes will be listed on Goodreads.
Not on Royalroad that I could find.
7/10
I waited quite some time for this one to come out.
It's not bad but honestly the MC is so overpowered that nothing really fazed him.
Couple of mistakes will be listed on Goodreads.
Not on Royalroad that I could find.
7/10
March 8, 2024
One of the best!
Clearly this is one of the best genre novels I have ever read! Awesome characters and world building, along with relentless action, pop culture references and snark....Truly a clever undertaking to write, and a infinite treat to read.
Clearly this is one of the best genre novels I have ever read! Awesome characters and world building, along with relentless action, pop culture references and snark....Truly a clever undertaking to write, and a infinite treat to read.
March 3, 2024
Great Sequel
Nice reboot of the series. Last book did not end on a cliffhanger, so nice new direction for a well done story.
Nice reboot of the series. Last book did not end on a cliffhanger, so nice new direction for a well done story.
March 12, 2024
The battles were good but the plot didn’t make a whole lot of sense. It basically hinges on a gross skeleton being irresistibly attractive? And that’s all the explanation there is.
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